The dispute resolution team at Velitor Law is a boutique litigation practice, involved in a range of cases from emerging sectors such as cryptoassets, competition law, and trust litigation. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Seamus Andrew, who brings extensive experience in financial services disputes and, in particular, fund disputes. Alongside Andrew sits Christopher Lillywhite, who specialises in shareholder disputes, civil fraud matters, and issues related to directors’ duties.
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Testimonials
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‘Outstandingly high-quality analysis and great care.’
‘Clever, conscientious, on it.’
‘Small but very focused team - a smaller number of cases means clients are given real-time.’
‘Seamus Andrew and Chris Lillywhite both very good and get stuck in with gusto.'
‘Good understanding of our case; practical/commercial-minded approach; excellent partners. ’
‘Substantial experience, in-depth knowledge of the law, very hard-working, sound strategic approach.’
Key clients
- FRP Advisory
- BSV Claims Limited
- West Tower Management Limited
- BDO Cayman
Work highlights
Advised FRP Advisory on potential claims that they might have as joint liquidators of Pardus Capital Holdings Limited, the issuer of so-called mini-bonds.
Advised BSV Claims Limited on claims that UK holders of a cryptocurrency – BSV – have against certain cryptocurrency exchanges.
Worked with groups of leaseholders on claims that they have against their landlords and their landlords’ insurance brokers regarding secret commissions that have been paid in relation to the placing of leasehold insurance.
Practice head
Seamus Andrew; Christopher Lillywhite